Adama Sanogo is a Chicago Bulls power forward, who hails from Mali. Sanogo is known for his standout role in UConn’s 2023 NCAA Championship run, where he earned the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player award. He became the first African-born player since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1983 to win this honor. Sanogo has also led Mali to a Gold medal at the 2017 FIBA U16 African Championship. In the 2023 NBA draft, Sanogo went undrafted, but he was signed on a two-way contract by the Chicago Bulls. Under this contract, Sanogo spent time with Chicago Bulls' G-League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls in his rookie season. It was a great campaign for Sanogo with the Windy City Bulls as he was named into the All-NBA G League Third Team and NBA G League All-Rookie Team, and was also named NBA G League Next Up Game in 2024.
Raised in Bamako, Mali, Adama Sanogo is the son of Cheickne Sanogo and Awa Traore. As a child, Adama loved playing Soccer, but it was his uncle, Tidiane Dramé, who encouraged him to play basketball. Sanogo's basketball skills developed quickly and he moved to the USA in 2015. In the USA, he first played for Our Savior New American School in New York before transferring to The Patrick School in New Jersey. As a four-star recruit, Sanogo had a terrific college career at UConn from 2020 to 2023. He’s a forward for the Chicago Bulls and will hope to get minutes in the 2024/25 NBA season.
Adama Sanogo Contract Breakdown
How much is Adama Sanogo getting paid?
During the 2024/25 NBA season, Adama Sanogo is set to earn $578,577 from his two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls as per HoopsHype.
Under the current NBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA), players on two-way contracts earn 50% of the rookie minimum salary. According to Spotrac, the rookie minimum salary for the 2024-25 NBA season is $1,157,153. This means Adama Sanogo, on his two-way contract, will earn $578,577, which is exactly 50% of the minimum rookie salary of $1,157,153.
How much does Adama Sanogo make in a minute?
Adama Sanogo's salary for the 2024/25 NBA season amounts to $578,577. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide his total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Sanogo makes around $1.1 per minute.
Adama Sanogo Career Earnings
At the end of the 2023/24 season, Adama Sanogo had earned just over $500k in salaries from NBA contract earnings.
What are the terms of Adama Sanogo’s contract?
Adama Sanogo is on a one-year, two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, valued at $578,577. Under this contract, Sanogo can split his time between the Bulls and their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.
How much of Adama Sanogo’s contract is guaranteed?
Adama Sanogo's two-way contract is not guaranteed. As per the standard two-way contract rules, Sanogo’s contract can be terminated by the team at any moment.
Adama Sanogo Contract History
These are all the contracts that Adama Sanogo has signed in his career as of 2024.
July 6, 2024
Adama Sanogo signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
July 10, 2023
Adama Sanogo signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
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FAQs
A. Adama Sanogo makes $578,577 for the 2024/25 NBA season. He is on a one-year two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
A. Adama Sanogo nationality is Malian.
A. Adama Sanogo played college basketball at the University of Connecticut.
A. Adama Sanogo plays as a power forward.
A. Adama Sanogo is 6 feet 9 inches.
